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Hong Kong (SAR) does well in the latest QS Best Student Cities and performs particularly well in the university rankings indicator and for desirability.
Hong Kong SAR's QS Best Student Cities performance
Affordability rank
85
Desirability rank
29
Employer Activity rank
32
Student Mix rank
47
Student View rank
37
Why study in Hong Kong
Mountainous backdrop
The city of Hong Kong is set against a vista of stunning mountains, perfect for a hike on the weekend.
Prosperous job market
The city ranks highly for employer activity and is known for its strong financial sector.
Excellent selection of universities to choose from
With several top universities located in Hong Kong, education in Hong Kong is world-renowned.
Highly international
An impressive 38 percent of the city’s 89,600 students are international students. The city brings together Eastern culture with Western culture and juxtaposes the old with the new.
What is the cost of studying in Hong Kong?
International tuition fees are somewhere in the mid-range with costs that are much lower than studying in the US, for example, but higher than those charged in western European countries such as France or Germany.
Life and culture in Hong Kong
Hong Kong (SAR) has long been regarded as a meeting point for different cultures, offering a truly international outlook and atmosphere.
Life in this packed and fast-paced metropolis might be a little daunting, but for those who want to experience all the exciting things that come with city life, Hong Kong is without doubt one of the most dynamic and diverse study destinations around.
Hong Kong receives a strong score for employer activity this year, reflecting its status as an in-demand site for graduate recruitment.
The city’s booming economy makes it an ideal place for graduate job seekers. There are plenty of jobs in the financial sector, as well as in law firms, tech firms, advertising agencies and banks.
However, to work in Hong Kong, you’ll usually need a degree, an offer of employment, proven work experience, and proof that you have enough financial support to live in the city.
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Holly Hemmings
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Hong Kong (SAR) does well in the latest QS Best Student Cities and performs particularly well in the university rankings indicator and for desirability.
Leading institutions in the city include the The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Chinese University of Hong Kong and the City University of Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong SAR's QS Best Student Cities performance
Why study in Hong Kong
Mountainous backdrop
The city of Hong Kong is set against a vista of stunning mountains, perfect for a hike on the weekend.
Prosperous job market
The city ranks highly for employer activity and is known for its strong financial sector.
Excellent selection of universities to choose from
With several top universities located in Hong Kong, education in Hong Kong is world-renowned.
Highly international
An impressive 38 percent of the city’s 89,600 students are international students. The city brings together Eastern culture with Western culture and juxtaposes the old with the new.
What is the cost of studying in Hong Kong?
International tuition fees are somewhere in the mid-range with costs that are much lower than studying in the US, for example, but higher than those charged in western European countries such as France or Germany.
Life and culture in Hong Kong
Hong Kong (SAR) has long been regarded as a meeting point for different cultures, offering a truly international outlook and atmosphere.
Life in this packed and fast-paced metropolis might be a little daunting, but for those who want to experience all the exciting things that come with city life, Hong Kong is without doubt one of the most dynamic and diverse study destinations around.
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Hong Kong receives a strong score for employer activity this year, reflecting its status as an in-demand site for graduate recruitment.
The city’s booming economy makes it an ideal place for graduate job seekers. There are plenty of jobs in the financial sector, as well as in law firms, tech firms, advertising agencies and banks.
However, to work in Hong Kong, you’ll usually need a degree, an offer of employment, proven work experience, and proof that you have enough financial support to live in the city.
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